Comparison of the Effectiveness of Povidone-iodine in Reducing Conjunctival Bacterial Load Prior to Cataract Surgery in Patients Treated With a Lidocaine Gel Dilating Formulation Versus Eye Drops: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

101

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 31, 2012

Primary Completion Date

August 31, 2013

Study Completion Date

August 31, 2013

Conditions
Cataracts
Interventions
DRUG

topical povidone-iodine after premedication with topical liquid eye drops

DRUG

topical povidone-iodine after premedication with topical gel

Trial Locations (1)

L8G5E4

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton King Campus, Hamilton

All Listed Sponsors
lead

McMaster University

OTHER

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